55.2-59 Help with Headers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MD2020 · 10-18-2018, 04:59 PM

55-59 chevy truck with small block chevy (pre center bolt valve covers)
Who has bought or knows what ones I need to get and I need 1-3/4" primary tubes.

1project2many · 10-18-2018, 08:34 PM

If you search you might find similar questions in this forum with answers.

I'm using an old set of "cheapie" Blackjack's removed from a 73 K10 back in '96 or so. They fit surprisingly well.

Hmm... I might be running 1-1/2" tubes though.

mikebte · 10-18-2018, 10:03 PM

Are you running stock suspension? Steering box in frame?
If so your limited on space and will need a set that simulates the ram horn location and the rear exhaust port on the driver side may still hit the steering shaft.

Googled a photo of ram horns.

MD2020 · 10-19-2018, 12:28 AM

Fat Man chassis
No steering shaft yet, I'm mocking up everything now, Headers first.
Thanks

DransportGarage · 10-19-2018, 07:16 AM

I'm running these Patriot Clipsters from Jegs on a stock frame (, but with a Fatman IFS, 383 SBC and 4L60 trans. Steering shaft is a straight shot.

https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...rsistYmm=false

(Sorry. No good pic.) Your mileage may vary...

**Rickysnickers** · 10-19-2018, 09:48 AM

Check these out! https://www.fabquest.com/tci-small-b...ic-coated.html

DPete · 10-19-2018, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DransportGarage

I'm running these Patriot Clipsters from Jegs on a stock frame (, but with a Fatman IFS, 383 SBC and 4L60 trans. Steering shaft is a straight shot.

https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...rsistYmm=false

(Sorry. No good pic.) Your mileage may vary...

That truck is going to be awesome

MD2020 · 10-19-2018, 10:34 AM

Dransport garage, really nice looking rolling chassis you have there and thanks for the Info.
Rickysnickers, That is what I need, 1-3/4" tubes, Awesome Thanks

DransportGarage · 10-19-2018, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Check these out! https://www.fabquest.com/tci-small-b...ic-coated.html

Those should perform better than mine -- closer to equal length and about 34".

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPete

That truck is going to be awesome

Thanx DPete! Someday it might even be done!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MD2020

Dransport garage, really nice looking rolling chassis you have there and thanks for the Info.
Rickysnickers, That is what I need, 1-3/4" tubes, Awesome Thanks

Thanks2, and good luck with the headers!

**Rickysnickers** · 10-19-2018, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MD2020

Dransport garage, really nice looking rolling chassis you have there and thanks for the Info.
Rickysnickers, That is what I need, 1-3/4" tubes, Awesome Thanks

You're welcome. If you get them, let us know how well they fit, please.

MD2020 · 10-19-2018, 03:01 PM

will do

vintovka · 10-19-2018, 10:42 PM

Almost a shame to cover that beautiful work with a body!!!

mick53 · 10-19-2018, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DransportGarage

I'm running these Patriot Clipsters from Jegs on a stock frame (, but with a Fatman IFS, 383 SBC and 4L60 trans. Steering shaft is a straight shot.

https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...rsistYmm=false

(Sorry. No good pic.) Your mileage may vary...

Beautiful work.

DransportGarage · 10-19-2018, 11:49 PM

Thanks vintovka & mick53! You're making me want to get out in the garage and keep working!

roger55 · 10-20-2018, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikebte

Are you running stock suspension? Steering box in frame?
If so your limited on space and will need a set that simulates the ram horn location and the rear exhaust port on the driver side may still hit the steering shaft.

Googled a photo of ram horns.

Made my smile when you posted my photo. This is my '57 with a CPP 400 box and 2 1/2" ram horns.
I bought these ram horns after trying a pair of block huggers that wouldn't fit. Heck, 2 1/2" ram horns probably flow as well or better anyway.

MD2020 · 10-27-2018, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Check these out! https://www.fabquest.com/tci-small-b...ic-coated.html

Thanks dude
They went right on, no problem and looks like plenty of room for starter and steering.

I got to do something with those plug wires,

**Rickysnickers** · 10-27-2018, 08:49 PM

Nice! Thank you for the photos!

DransportGarage · 10-27-2018, 09:26 PM

Lookin' REALLY good!

MD2020 · 10-27-2018, 10:45 PM

Thanks guys

72Mountaineer · 11-02-2018, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DransportGarage

I'm running these Patriot Clipsters from Jegs on a stock frame (, but with a Fatman IFS, 383 SBC and 4L60 trans. Steering shaft is a straight shot.

https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...rsistYmm=false

(Sorry. No good pic.) Your mileage may vary...

How about a pic of the steering side?

DransportGarage · 11-03-2018, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72Mountaineer

How about a pic of the steering side?

Oh, you mean I'm going to have to hook the steering column up to the rack someday?

You had no way of knowing that I haven't done that yet. I did put the u-joints in place about 3 months ago, and it's a straight shot. Give me a little time to get the fusebox and relay panel in place. Then I'll permanently mount the steering column and cut the Borgeson shaft.

In the meantime I'll get out there today, mount a piece of broomstick and show how it's going to fit. Stay tuned...

10-18-2018, 04:59 PM	#1
MD2020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Batesville,MISSISSIPPI Posts: 312	Help with Headers 55-59 chevy truck with small block chevy (pre center bolt valve covers) Who has bought or knows what ones I need to get and I need 1-3/4" primary tubes.

10-18-2018, 08:34 PM	#2
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: Help with Headers If you search you might find similar questions in this forum with answers. I'm using an old set of "cheapie" Blackjack's removed from a 73 K10 back in '96 or so. They fit surprisingly well. Hmm... I might be running 1-1/2" tubes though.

10-18-2018, 10:03 PM	#3
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: Help with Headers Are you running stock suspension? Steering box in frame? If so your limited on space and will need a set that simulates the ram horn location and the rear exhaust port on the driver side may still hit the steering shaft. Googled a photo of ram horns. Attached Images

10-19-2018, 12:28 AM	#4
MD2020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Batesville,MISSISSIPPI Posts: 312	Re: Help with Headers Fat Man chassis No steering shaft yet, I'm mocking up everything now, Headers first. Thanks

10-19-2018, 07:16 AM	#5
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: Help with Headers I'm running these Patriot Clipsters from Jegs on a stock frame (, but with a Fatman IFS, 383 SBC and 4L60 trans. Steering shaft is a straight shot. https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...rsistYmm=false (Sorry. No good pic.) Your mileage may vary... Attached Images __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

10-19-2018, 09:48 AM	#6
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,063	Re: Help with Headers Check these out! https://www.fabquest.com/tci-small-b...ic-coated.html

10-19-2018, 10:34 AM	#8
MD2020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Batesville,MISSISSIPPI Posts: 312	Re: Help with Headers Dransport garage, really nice looking rolling chassis you have there and thanks for the Info. Rickysnickers, That is what I need, 1-3/4" tubes, Awesome Thanks

10-19-2018, 03:01 PM	#11
MD2020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Batesville,MISSISSIPPI Posts: 312	Re: Help with Headers will do

10-19-2018, 10:42 PM	#12
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,895	Re: Help with Headers Almost a shame to cover that beautiful work with a body!!! __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

10-19-2018, 11:49 PM	#14
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: Help with Headers Thanks vintovka & mick53! You're making me want to get out in the garage and keep working! __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

10-27-2018, 08:49 PM	#17
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,063	Re: Help with Headers Nice! Thank you for the photos!

10-27-2018, 09:26 PM	#18
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: Help with Headers Lookin' REALLY good! __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

10-27-2018, 10:45 PM	#19
MD2020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Batesville,MISSISSIPPI Posts: 312	Re: Help with Headers Thanks guys

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